During the last open training session that Els Van Beveren gave for HRD Academy, it was even the central theme. Leaders from various companies and sectors met during the open training on connecting communication. Els quickly picked up on a struggle between generations. Judgments about Generation Z – the generation born between the mid-1990s and […]
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Speaking with eyes closed
That is the essence of authentic movement. The language is completely different, but the ingredients are the same as those of Nonviolent Communication. At Walk Your Talk, we enjoy experimenting with ways to get individuals and teams moving. Colleague Gwen Declerck led us in an authentic movement workshop. In essence, authentic movement is simple. One […]
Walk Your Talk contributes to the ‘co’ in cohousing
The former Passionist monastery… And Walk-Your-Talk is delighted to contribute to this, based on shared values. A multilingual group of enthusiasts, approximately 30 families (50 adults and about twenty children) of various ages, have found each other through this project. They must reach an agreement on all plans, finances, external projects, contracts… and all of […]
Connection right down to the school benches
We developed a tailor-made trajectory to introduce KSAS employees to the language and culture of nonviolent communication in a concise way. “Why don’t we learn this at school?” It is a sigh we often hear in nonviolent communication training. Indeed, when I first came into contact with Marshall Rosenberg’s ideas seven years ago, I also […]
A social experiment with plans for the future
Seven years, to be precise, and the number 7 represents rest, completion, and moving to a higher level. This numerical symbolism perfectly reflects what is currently happening within Akiiki, the non-profit organization founded by Marijke. Given the impact of the project and the high demand for more in the current era of change, we have […]
Will you help Akiiki vzw on its way to a physical location?
After seven years, it is time to write the Akiiki story on a broader and more structural scale. To achieve this, Marijke and her local partners are considering the establishment of a ‘basecamp’ in the city of Fort Portal. However, our colleague needs help to realize these ambitious plans. Marijke D’Herde has two great loves: […]
Why Insights Discovery and Nonviolent Communication go hand in hand
We apply it in our work with organizations and in individual coaching sessions, as well as within our own team. The awareness and language that Insights Discovery provides help us every day to collaborate consciously and align our communication. Read on to discover why Nonviolent Communication and Insights Discovery form such a powerful match. It […]
Middle management, or two-way connection
Such a middle manager translates the board’s decisions to their people and motivates and inspires them to get to work. This is no small feat when it concerns a decision that they may find difficult to accept themselves and in which they may have had little involvement. A people-oriented leadership style is essential here. Recognizing […]
Insights grow minute by minute
During a follow-up session, Marijke invited a ‘visual harvester’ who experienced and captured the workshop in a very unique way. Keen observation An ‘unraveler’ is how Anje Claeys describes herself. And that fits remarkably well with what she does as a visual harvester. She records messages in a professional manner. Highly visual, lightning-fast, concise. Straight […]
Learning from burnout: Pointing fingers at others or looking within?
If the water becomes cloudy or the flow decreases, turning off the tap and locating the blockage is the best solution. This is the shared responsibility of both managers and employees. Those who dare to investigate as far as the stagnant, foul-smelling pool will discover unfulfilled needs and unspoken emotions. Connective Communication is more than […]